When the Antibiotics Quit Working

Read Chapter 4 Cell, and the online document “Microbes: What Does Not Kill Them Makes Them Stronger” (currently posted on this URL: http://whyfiles(dot)org/038badbugs/index.html). As you read the article begin to think about ways you can prevent bacteria from becoming resistant to antibiotics. Here are some suggestions for resources: •Library (Excelsior College Virtual Library, other libraries): key words: bacteria and antibiotic resistance •Google Searches ◦bacteria and antibiotic resistance ◦“super bugs” and antibiotics In your exploration make a special point to note answers to the following questions: •What is an antibiotic and when is it prescribed by a physician? •How has the over-use of antibiotics contributed to the increase in antibiotic resistant bacteria? •Speculate what would happen if antibiotic resistant bacteria became the most common source of bacterial infections? Write a one page, double spaced paper (500 + words) titled “When the Antibiotics Quit Working.\" Be sure to include the following in your paper: .Title •Introduction to the topic •Your views with supported resources •A conclusion Be sure to submit your project in one WORD document in APA format

SLA Default Written Assignment Grading Rubric 2013-2014

Writing Skills:
Grammar, spelling and syntax are correct. Length meets requirements for the assignment.

Development: Core theme or thesis statement is present along with coherent, coordinated, supported arguments

Content: Paper contains the appropriate quality and quantity of well thought out ideas to support and address the topic as required.

Conclusion: Paper contains a well-developed summary or conclusion that builds on the theme/thesis and the ideas or arguments presented.

Sources and References and Format: Appropriate source material, used to support the student's ideas are cited and referenced according to specifications.

Essentially, no errors in grammar, spelling or syntax throughout the entire document; meets length requirements.

1) Paper's theme/thesis statement is completely developed 2) the arguments
and ideas are clear, well defined and comprehensive

Paper contains high quality ideas that are skillfully used to support the topic completely as required.

Paper has a cogent, inclusive and well-developed summary/conclusion which
completely wraps up all themes and ideas presented in the paper

1) Resources used are sufficient in quantity; 2) Resources are appropriate;
3) Correct style for all citations and references 4)
Student clearly and consistently differentiates his/her thoughts from those of others at all times